Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 2: Roll with Big Ben, Mahomes

Having trouble with your fantasy start 'em/sit 'em lineup decisions in Week 2? Don’t worry, the Decider is back again with his midweek dose of advice of who to start based on matchups and other factors.

As always, these recommendations depend on your other options and potential late-week developments (weather, injuries, etc.), but in general, here's who you should be targeting and avoiding.

Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers (vs. KC). He’s back at home, and the Chiefs’ defense is proving to be as terrible as advertised.

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (at PIT). The Steelers’ defense doesn’t look that much better, and he’s going to need to keep chucking it on the road.

Philip Rivers, Chargers (at BUF). Rivers likely won’t be throwing from behind at all this week, but he can still post the old 250 and two TDs.

Alex Smith, Redskins (vs. IND). Smith, a QB1 last year, is looking very comfortable with the new offense, and his array of versatile weapons are healthy and playing well behind a strong line.

Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers (vs. DET). Garoppolo was a mess against the brutal Vikings defense, including his pick six, but there also were plenty of opportunities for a better game. He’ll go to work against the weary, overwhelmed Lions.

Matt Ryan, Falcons (vs. CAR). He dumped three hundy on them twice last season, and his receivers can give Carolina's secondary problems across the board.

Two deep: Case Keenum, Broncos (vs. OAK), Nick Foles, Eagles (at TB).

Fantasy Football Week 2 Sit 'Em: Quarterbacks

Weak starts

Deshaun Watson, Texans (at TEN). The line is shaky, he seems a little rust,y and the receivers beyond 'Nuk are limited. Expect another disappointing game.

Andrew Luck, Colts (at WAS). The Redskins’ defense isn’t as good as it showed against anemic Arizona, but their better ball control will limit Luck’s chances for yardage and scores.

Matthew Stafford, Lions (at SF). You can’t feel good leaning this way with what we saw on Monday night.

Jared Goff, Rams (vs. ARI). The problem here is not Goff, but the fact L.A. is a massive favorite and should pull away from the Cardinals with a Gurley-heavy game plan.

Tyrod Taylor, Browns (at NO). The Saints defense is in for a rebound all-around, so you’re step into a potential trap with this other former Bills QB.

Sam Darnold, Jets (vs. MIA). The Dolphins can be gashed on the ground, so it’s smarter for the Jets to do that than let the rookie air it out to win.

Alfred Morris, 49ers (vs. DET). The Lions couldn’t handle the zone-blocking running scheme of the Jets, and the 49ers can execute it better with the game flow helping Alf. Matt Breida is worth deep-league flex consideration, too.

Isaiah Crowell, Jets (vs. MIA). He looked strong and fast in his Jets debut, and that will give the Dolphins issues.

James White, Patriots (vs. JAX). Expect him to keep getting key snaps, as he’s the guy who can best beat the Jaguars’ offense at the moment -- a la Danny Amendola in the playoffs.

Derrick Henry, Texans (vs. HOU). He’s a good contrarian play because he has a good track record against the Texans and is due to explode for couple of long runs after getting one called back last week.